Description
A refreshing Lobster Salad with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chives, and diced avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing option.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding toasted nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
- Substitute the lobster with shrimp or crab for a different seafood flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg